Oakland Tribune back issues from July 2008:
Man killed in East Oakland shooting
Jul 01, 2008; ... OAKLAND _ A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in East Oakland lastnight in front of several; witnesses, police said. Zaire Washington was shot at about 6:47 p.m. in the 8200 block ofMacArthur Boulevard. He died at Highland Hospital at 9:50 p.m.Monday. Homicide Sgt. Gus ...
Baseball's top stories in 2008, so far
Jul 01, 2008; ... As the 2008 baseball season passes its true halfway point thisweekend it's a good time to look at the best, worst, and most boringstories of the first half of the year. Best stories: -- Tampa Bay picked to finish last in the AL East might win thedivision. Who do the Rays ...
Eugene Robinson: Bush should finish the job he started in Afghanistan
Jul 01, 2008; ... GEORGE W. BUSH'S presidency seems exhausted and irrelevant, butthat's a dangerous illusion. The Decider remains in command of theworld's most advanced and powerful military force, and he has just afew months to tie up what he might consider loose ends -- a thoughtsobering enough to send ...
Don't soften the goal
Jul 01, 2008; ... AT A TIME when California high schools are being pressed toimpose more rigor and objective measurements for graduation, theUniversity of California is considering a complicated plan thatwould relax admissions standards and make them more subjective. The proposal, which UC regents ...
TUESDAY, July 1
Jul 01, 2008; ... Midnight (HGTV) Designed to Sell -- Homeowners must sell a house so theydo not have two mortgages. 6614420 12:30 a.m. (HGTV) Curb Appeal 5006401 1 a.m. (HGTV) Hidden Potential -- A couple must rent out the top floorof a two-family house in Long Beach, ...
Ed Blonz: Look at big picture when deciding heart-attack risk
Jul 01, 2008; ... Q: I just read your column regarding the man concerned about histotal cholesterol, despite an absence of risk factors. When Idiscuss risk factors, I feel it is helpful to put things intoperspective. A variety of Web sites can calculate a person's 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event ....
10 ways to celebrate the Fourth
Jul 01, 2008; ... Fourth of July is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us,which, if you think about it, is rather peculiar since besidesalways being on the same day of the year, it's also the loudest. But here it is, three days from the big event, and the mostcelebratory preparation most of us ...
Lack of progress
Jul 01, 2008; ... I am at a loss to understand what goes into getting efficiencyfrom an automobile -- and why the blame is always placed onconsumers. Less than 10 years ago one could purchase at least two Hondamodels that got better than 50 mpg. (Civic CX and CRX) Today, the very best the ...
Nuclear power
Jul 01, 2008; ... The high cost of gasoline and other oil based products has thepublic calling for "HELP!" They want more drilling for oil, buildingmore refineries and would you believe, atomic power plants. Where isthe outrage from the greenies? When I worked for PG&E one of the projects I worked ...
Gary Bogue: How to trap a 'classy' snake in a classroom
Jul 01, 2008; ... lizard on a stone waiting, waiting, waiting, then " ... he makes his move -- haiku by Jerry Ball, Walnut Creek THE CLASS SNAKE I got an e-mail on June 19 from Colleen Johnston, a third gradeteacher from Westwood Elementary in Concord. Colleen wanted ...
Edgerly aims to postpone retirement
Jul 01, 2008; ... OAKLAND -- Deborah Edgerly is not going away quietly. Edgerly, 56, the embattled city administrator who facesallegations of interfering with a police investigation, and whomMayor Ron Dellums placed on paid leave until her July 31 retirementdate, sent City Council members a letter ...
Ask Amy: Requests about ear piercing strain mother-son relationship
Jul 01, 2008; ... DEAR AMY: My son, "Sam," is 17, and on his summer break he spendssix weeks with his dad in another state. His dad and I have beendivorced for 12 years. Just before his trip, Sam asked if he could pierce his ear. Myanswer was "no." We had a short discussion, he didn't seem to ...
Hicks: Here's a joke -- some politician wants $5 from me
Jul 01, 2008; ... Al Gore just sent me an e-mail. First off, I like Al. He dances funny. But I have no idea how hegot my e-mail address, so that creeps me out a little bit. ThoughI'm going to have to draw the line if his ill-tempered ex-boss Billstarts harassing me. Anyway, Al e-mailed me and ...
Lane cleared after Hwy. 4 crash
Jul 01, 2008; ... HERCULES -- Crews have cleared a lane on Highway 4 that wasblocked by an overturned vehicle, the California Highway Patrolsaid. The rollover was reported at 7:25 a.m. in the eastbound lanesnear Franklin Canyon Golf Course, the CHP said. One lane was ...
Union City toddler survives fall from third-story window
Jul 01, 2008; ... UNION CITY - A 15-month-old girl suffered minor injuries Mondaynight when she fell from a third-story window at an apartmentcomplex and landed on the lawn below, police said. The girl was climbing on a chair in front of an open window about9:15 p.m. at the Veranda Apartments on ...
Thermage names Nebrigic vice president of research
Jul 01, 2008; ... Hayward-based Thermage, which makes non-invasive tissuetightening products, has appointed Dragan Nebrigic vice president ofresearch and development. Nebrigic was previously the ...
Loan-assistance programs come under fire
Jul 01, 2008; ... With rising food and gas prices, saving 20 percent for a downpayment on a house isn't an option, said Ann Hamilton, a wife andmother with two small children in Tracy. After a few years of shopping for homes and loans and refusing touse "some crazy loan with an adjustable rate," ...
IRA rollover options top Livermore Chamber event
Jul 01, 2008; ... Livermore Chamber of Commerce -- "Investing Your IRA Rollover:Securities vs. Real ...
Stocks on the move: Avis, CME, Flir, PetSmart
Jul 01, 2008; ... July 1 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusualprice changes in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, andshare prices are as of 8:50 a.m.. Solar equipment companies dropped after Spain's energy secretaryproposed reducing renewable energy incentives ....
Chevron says Nigerion oil production will resume after attack
Jul 01, 2008; ... San Ramon-based Chevron says it will resume oil production withindays at an oil production facility in Nigeria following a recentattack by militants. The attack at the offshore Escravos complex cutoutput by 120,000 barrels a day. A separate facility called Agbamiwill begin production in ...
Review: 'Hancock' not so super
Jul 01, 2008; ... This summer reaches its superhero saturation point precisely 56minutes into "Hancock," a comic riff on guys who go around savingthe world, one car-stalled-on-train-tracks at a time. Fifty-six minutes in, the "comic riff" is abandoned for somethingeven less consequential than ...
Man survives impact with train
Jul 01, 2008; ... A 43-year-old man suffered head injuries and a compound fractureof his right arm Monday night when he was struck by a commuter trainpassing through an area near Drawbridge, an abandoned town in themarshlands near Fremont's southern border. The man, a transient who was walking ...
'Hancock' defiant of genre boundaries
Jul 01, 2008; ... How do you ask moviegoers to make an emotional connection to yourcharacters when, just a half-hour earlier, you have a scene where aman's head is literally shoved to where the sun don't shine? "Hancock" director Peter Berg still isn't sure he has the answerto that question or the ...
Girl talk with Abigail Breslin, a living doll
Jul 01, 2008; ... Maybe the makers of the popular American Girl dolls shouldconsider adding an Abigail Breslin line. After all, what little girlwouldn't want to spend time with a sweet, down-to-earth movie star? Breslin is the pint-size star of the hit 2006 comedy "Little MissSunshine." Her ...
Best of the East Bay Prep Sports Blog
Jul 01, 2008; ... The East Bay Prep Sports Blog features live updates from some ofthe top high school sporting events in the state along with updatesfrom local high schools. Here's a taste of what you can find atContraCostaTimes.com. Clayton Valley RB commits to Portland State Posted ...
What's Happening
Jul 01, 2008; ... To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, e-mailccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What'sHappening" in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. Youmay be asked to submit a copy of your 1099 or 501(c)3 to verifynonprofit status. Entries are edited for ...
Youth scene
Jul 01, 2008; ... Continental Little League Majors Division Championship Game Cubs 5, Giants 4: Dylan Benney pitched five innings for the Cubsgiving up only four hits, but the Giants scored three runs in thefirst inning. Two of those runs scored after an error with two outson a ...
San Leandro police seek bank robbery suspect
Jul 01, 2008; ... Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect whorobbed a San Leandro bank Saturday morning. The suspect held up Fremont Bank at 1480 East 14th Street at11:02 a.m., Lt. Tom Overton said. He is described as a 6-foot-2 180-pound white male in his early30s, who was ...
Pleasant Hill/Martinez public meetings
Jul 01, 2008; ... Pleasant Hill The Fourth of July Commission is scheduled to meet at 7:15 p.m.Wednesday, July 2, in the community room of the Pleasant Hill CityHall, 100 Gregory Lane; volunteers welcome. 925-938-5433;www.phjuly4.com. The City Council-Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to meet ...
Review: 'Kit' an appealing period piece
Jul 01, 2008; ... 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" begins with a tight shot of amanual typewriter going rat-a-tat-tat. We hear a close-harmonyversion of the old chestnut "Side by Side" and listen as a pluckylittle 9-year-old girl shares her lifelong goal -- she wants to be areporter. It's hard to ...
Health Scene calendar
Jul 01, 2008; ... Health Scene includes free and low-cost East Bay classes,screenings and events. Submit items by noon Tuesday for publicationthe following week. Include a daytime phone number readers may call.Address items to: Times Health Scene, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek,CA 94596; fax to 925-943-8362; ...
Family Fun calendar
Jul 01, 2008; ... BLACKHAWK MUSEUM The museum's permanent exhibition in its auto galleries includesmore than 90 internationally renowned automobiles dating from 1897to the 1980s. On long-term loan from the Smithsonian Institution isa Long Steam Tricycle; an 1893-94 Duryea, the first Duryea built ...
GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS Martinez AAUW marks a milestone of 60 years contributing to the community
Jul 01, 2008; ... On Friday, we will celebrate the Fourth of July marking the 232ndanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by theContinental Congress. It will be day of family get-togethers, fun, picnics, festivals,parades and, of course, fireworks as night falls. Here's a ...
Pets of the Week
Jul 01, 2008; ... ARF "ZOE," a young spayed female cat, is looking for a family to giveher lots of love. She likes to snuggle, and gives "head bumps" untilyou give in and scratch her under the chin. To meet Zoe or otherdogs and cats, visit Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890Mitchell ...
Datebook
Jul 01, 2008; ... Political notes and notices of classes, lectures, meetings,activities for seniors and those who are single, workshops andmiscellaneous events are published weekly. They include activitiesof nonprofit groups in Contra Costa County. To have an itemconsidered submit it in writing at least ...
Reunions calendar
Jul 01, 2008; ... To place a reunion notice, fax information (school name, classyear, date of reunion, place, contact name and phone number) to 925-943-8362. P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Announcement formsmay be obtained by calling 925-943-8235. July Irvington High School, class of ...
Reflections of the Past
Jul 01, 2008; ... MARTINEZ HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM Saddle up and ride ONE OF THE most popular entries in many of the parades down MainStreet in Martinez, especially during the 1930s and '40s, was thecontingent of horseback riders of the Contra Costa County Sheriff'sPosse, along with ...
Fending off foreclosure
Jul 01, 2008; ... RESTRUCTURING BLUES: Are you trying to fend off foreclosure?Contact us With so many East Bay residents struggling to make mortgagepayments and many homeowners now carrying loans worth more thentheir property, we want to know how lenders are responding torequests for restructuring ...
Two East County instructors make cut in Teacher of the Year competition
Jul 01, 2008; ... They teach different ages and disciplines, but both say the keyto their professional success is getting kids hyped about learning. Although middle school music teacher Mark Morello and high schooltechnology instructor Andreas Kaiser aren't entirely sure why theirpeers nominated ...
Gloved gunmen rob Bank of America in Orinda
Jul 01, 2008; ... ORINDA -- Two latex-gloved gunmen stormed a Bank of Americabranch this morning, ordering employees and customers to the floorbefore fleeing with cash, police said. The robbery occurred at 31 Orinda Way about 9 a.m. when the twomen entered, one armed with a small machine gun and the ...
Deviled eggs for the Fourth of July
Jul 01, 2008; ... THERE ARE a lot of foods that define summer for me: the warmthand complex flavor of a fresh-off-the-vine tomato, the snap of agreat grilled hot dog, the refreshing sweetness of a perfectly ripewatermelon. But for sheer indulgence, nothing beats a deviled egg as summer'scomfort ...
Tips Included: Amaranta opens in Danville
Jul 01, 2008; ... DANVILLE'S new Rose Garden shopping center is the latest showcasefor gussied-up Mexican. Amaranta's "mod Mex" approach pairs arefreshing contemporary aesthetic with traditional cuisine. The 6-week-old restaurant takes its name from amaranth, a staple grain ofthe Aztecs. Amaranta comes ...
Police seek three men in Concord armed robbery
Jul 01, 2008; ... CONCORD -- Police are looking for three men who robbed a man atgunpoint Monday night before fleeing, police said. The 21-year-old victim, a Concord resident, was walking alongMeadow Lane near Gelbke Lane around 11 p.m. when he was grabbed frombehind by one man while another ...
EcoChef: Rising prices argue for local, organic
Jul 01, 2008; ... MY LAST COLUMN discussed some of the ecological issues leading tothe high food prices that we find at the grocery store, includingdroughts, floods and unusual weather patterns. All of these reducethe crop yields that farmers produce, which raises food pricesthrough economic market ...
Cork of the Week: True Grit Petite Sirah, $29.99
Jul 01, 2008; ... MORE VINTNERS should take Parducci's lead and name their winesafter movies. In the case of this Mendocino bottling, John Waynewould be proud. Much like the Duke in this 1969 Western, the 2005True Grit has a reputation for getting the job done. It's big, boldand brawny, with sharp ...
On Wine: Dry rose ideal for summer heat
Jul 01, 2008; ... TIME WAS when lovers of dry rose felt we had to satisfy ourcravings behind closed doors. Pink wine was oh-so-declasse. Even thedry versions tended to get lumped in with those sweetish blushwines, like white Zinfandel, in the minds of "serious" wine people. Little by little, though, ...
Recipe: Mom's Deviled Eggs
Jul 01, 2008; ... Mom's deviled eggs Makes 24 halves These deviled eggs were a family picnic staple during mychildhood. They're simple and rustic, made with the most basicingredients, but we never could get enough of them. -- Aleta Watson 12 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled ...
Recipe: Tuscan Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Jul 01, 2008; ... TUSCAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS Serves 6-8 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 thin slices prosciutto 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 10-ounce packages fresh ...
Recipe: Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese
Jul 01, 2008; ... Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese Serves 6 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 dashes of Tabasco sauce 2 cups finely shredded mild cheddar ...
The Picky Eater: Crisco and Frito-Lay get makeovers
Jul 01, 2008; ... I'M IMPRESSED. This week I opened boxes of not one but twounbelievably inspired and timely food makeovers. The first came fromFrito-Lay, best-known for making a wide range of junk food. I didn'texpect much. But as I opened bags of their newest product line, TrueNorth NutCrunches, ...
Cookbook review: 'You've Got It Made: Deliciously Easy Meals to Make Now & Bake Later"
Jul 01, 2008; ... The following review is by a reader who was given a cookbook fromthis newspaper. The included recipes were selected and prepared bythe reader. THE COOKBOOK "You've Got It Made" sounded made for me. Subtitled"Deliciously Easy Meals to Make Now & Bake Later," Diane Phillips'book ...
What's on Tap: Beer on the Fourth of July
Jul 01, 2008; ... BARBECUE AND BEER are as American as fireworks on the Fourth ofJuly. But this year, why not try something more profound than lightlager? Here are a couple of suggestions: Marin Brewing Albion Amber AleHHH 1/2 , an excellent version of a very traditional craft beerstyle, and De ...
Recipe: Virginia Willis' Deviled Eggs
Jul 01, 2008; ... Virginia Willis' deviled eggs Makes 24 halves 12 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Pinch of cayenne pepper Coarse salt and freshly ground white ...
Recipe: Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Jul 01, 2008; ... Shrimp deviled eggs Makes 12 halves 6 large shrimp 6 extra-large hard-boiled eggs, cooled 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon capers, drained and finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely ...
Recipe: Lee Bros. Deviled Eggs
Jul 01, 2008; ... Lee Bros. deviled eggs Makes 24 halves 12 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon curry powder For garnish, as desired: thick-cut bacon bits, ...
Top this!
Jul 01, 2008; ... JOHN ANGUS nervously rolls the handle of his pizza peel acrosshis palms and stares at three half-baked pizza crusts inside theblazing hot brick oven. The pizzas need to be turned so they'll cookevenly. But Angus is hesitant. "It looks easy, but it's not at all," he says. "Push too ...
Fair racing picks for Wednesday
Jul 01, 2008; ... Miller's Fair picks (ducats below) Day 7 (Wednesday, July 2) 1. Do Tell All: Should fit well here Hez A-Okay: Second here last week Bar JF CN Double: First timer may fire 2. Truly Ruley: Best of a bad lot Ausual Prospect: Not a lot to beat ...
fundraiserS
Jul 01, 2008; ... To have an item considered, submit it in writing two weeks inadvance. Include a daytime phone number readers may call. Send itemsto Fundraisers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099. Toobtain an announcement form, call 925-943-8235 or visitwww.contracostatimes.com. Fresh ...
Volunteers calendar
Jul 01, 2008; ... Nonprofit organizations seeking volunteers should submit items toVolunteering, Contra Costa Newspapers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek,CA 94596 or fax 925-933-0239. Announcement forms may be obtained bycalling 925-943-8235. Pacific Intercultural Exchange -- Seeking outgoing, ...
John Muir camp offers childern a glimpse into the life of its namesake
Jul 01, 2008; ... Summer camp means simple outdoor fun. John Muir Mountain Day Camptakes kids beyond that, into the life of its namesake. Campers havea chance to experience the essence of John Muir's life in the veryplace that he lived. In "The Story of my Childhood and Youth," Muir wrote: "When I ...
Pleasant Hill to revisit creekside building rules
Jul 01, 2008; ... PLEASANT HILL -- The City Council will discuss options forregulating creekside building at its meeting next week. But an actual ordinance won't be on the table this time. "It's more ideas, ways that the council could go with this ifthey choose to pursue an ordinance," said ...
Modeling for a cause
Jul 01, 2008; ... CONCORD -- The fellowship hall of Holy Cross Lutheran Church isfilled with women and girls watching 10 models sashay among tableswearing a variety of outfits. They aren't just models -- they arevolunteers who spend time putting outfits together for a fashionshow. Most of the ...
Contra Costa Times July 2 letters
Jul 01, 2008; ... I am at a loss to understand what goes into getting efficiencyfrom an automobile and why the blame is always placed on consumers. Less than 10 years ago, one could purchase at least two Hondamodels that got better than 50 mpg (Civic CX and CRX). Today, the very best the world ...
County approves Highland Hospital tower replacement project
Jul 01, 2008; ... The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimouslyapproved a $682 million project to replace the acute care tower atHighland Hospital in Oakland. The board certified the project's environmental impact report andby a 5-0 vote approved the replacement project that calls ...
The Sun: England's guilty pleasure
Jul 01, 2008; ... It's time to revisit The Sun, the print version of Dr. Phil, witha little Jerry Springer on the side, the tabloid which offers sex(the nude Page 3 girl), scandal (Guy Ritchie vs. Madonna) andstupidity (little green men landing in the Midlands). Nobody of intelligence or fine ...